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Brown, Benz and best practice: Q&A with award-winner Danny Lucas

Danny Lucas, managing director of Finishing and Fit Out Award winner S Lucas, on bad politicians, good cars and why investing in people is the best way forward.

Who would you most like to shoot with a paintball gun?

Gordon Brown – I never rated him as a chancellor or PM.

You’re God for the day. What’s the first thing you do?

Make all the litter disappear and clean up our country – a simple problem to deal with that would give every person and business a sense of pride.

Who is your hero?

Karl Benz for inventing the car – I loved Mercedes Benz cars as a kid and was inspired by Mr Benz for his vision, quality and the attention to detail.

What has been your worst business decision?

Deviating from what we do – I once launched a construction- related product idea with an established track record into the large retail sheds and couldn’t believe how much time and effort it took trying to sell it to time-wasting buyers who would happily see you earn nothing for your efforts.

And your best?

Realising that I should stick to what we have always done – a format that has proved successful but you don’t always realise is the reason for your success.

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